If he will give a detailed breakdown of how the #600 million extra a year in real terms which has been made available to families through income-related benefits, has been allocated to families with low incomes & details for each year from 1988-89 onwards of how much of the extra...

If he will give a detailed breakdown of how the #600 million extra a year in real terms which has been made available to families through income-related benefits, has been allocated to families with low incomes & details for each year from 1988-89 onwards of how much of the extra...

What index he used to calculate the figure of #600 million a year in real terms as an increase in means-tested benefits for low income families.

What index he used to calculate the figure of #600 million a year in real terms as an increase in means-tested benefits for low income families.

By how much the value of income tax personal allowances has increased in real terms since 1979; and how this amount has been distributed to each band of income taxpayers, both in total and in amount per taxpayer. - Inc figures & table.

By how much the value of income tax personal allowances has increased in real terms since 1979; and how this amount has been distributed to each band of income taxpayers, both in total and in amount per taxpayer. - Inc figures & table.

If he will publish a table showing (a) the total cost of mortgage interest tax relief in 1991-2, (b) the average value of relief per mortgagor and (c) the numbers receiving mortgage relief broken down in the income ranges, under #4,000, #4,000 to #5,000, #5,000 to #6,000, #6, 000 to...

If he will publish a table showing (a) the total cost of mortgage interest tax relief in 1991-2, (b) the average value of relief per mortgagor and (c) the numbers receiving mortgage relief broken down in the income ranges, under #4,000, #4,000 to #5,000, #5,000 to #6,000, #6, 000 to...

How many families with children were in receipt of income support in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

How many families with children were in receipt of income support in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

How many income support claimants had direct deductions for gas, electricity, rent arrears, poll tax arrears, water rates and Social Fund loans in 1990. - Inc ref to "Department of Social Security Income Support Statistics Annual Statistical Inquiry, May 1989", (copy in Library).

How many income support claimants had direct deductions for gas, electricity, rent arrears, poll tax arrears, water rates and Social Fund loans in 1990. - Inc ref to "Department of Social Security Income Support Statistics Annual Statistical Inquiry, May 1989", (copy in Library).

If he will publish a table in the manner of the tax-benefit model tables showing in 1988-89 and 1990-91 the gross earnings and net income with relevant social security benefits of: (i) a married couple with two children aged four and six years with the head in full time work,...

If he will publish a table in the manner of the tax-benefit model tables showing in 1988-89 and 1990-91 the gross earnings and net income with relevant social security benefits of: (i) a married couple with two children aged four and six years with the head in full time work,...

If he will list the total number of consultants to medical appeal tribunals who are aged: (a) under 35 years, (b) 35 to 50 years, (c) 50 to 65 years and (d) over 65 years; criteria used when appointing consultants to medical appeal tribunals; minimum & maximum period for appointees...

If he will list the total number of consultants to medical appeal tribunals who are aged: (a) under 35 years, (b) 35 to 50 years, (c) 50 to 65 years and (d) over 65 years; criteria used when appointing consultants to medical appeal tribunals; minimum & maximum period for appointees...

If he will estimate for the latest date available the number of dependents of unemployed people broken down into spouses and children. - Inc table.

If he will estimate for the latest date available the number of dependents of unemployed people broken down into spouses and children. - Inc table.

When he expects to publish the new take-up figures for income-related benefits.

When he expects to publish the new take-up figures for income-related benefits.

What the average cost of a school meal is in 1990 in: (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools. - Inc table.

What the average cost of a school meal is in 1990 in: (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools. - Inc table.

If he will publish a table similar to those used in the tax benefit model showing net weekly spending patterns for: (a) single person, (b) a couple with two children aged under 11 years with one earner, (c) a couple with two children aged under 11 years with two earners...

If he will publish a table similar to those used in the tax benefit model showing net weekly spending patterns for: (a) single person, (b) a couple with two children aged under 11 years with one earner, (c) a couple with two children aged under 11 years with two earners...

What is the average number of days it takes to process a family credit claim for: (a) all claimants, (b) employees and (c) the self-employed. - Inc table.

What is the average number of days it takes to process a family credit claim for: (a) all claimants, (b) employees and (c) the self-employed. - Inc table.

How many people will lose without transitional protection under his proposals in Children Come First from the change in the definition of full-time work from 24 hours to 16 hours; and what the cost of transitional protection will be. - Inc figures.

How many people will lose without transitional protection under his proposals in Children Come First from the change in the definition of full-time work from 24 hours to 16 hours; and what the cost of transitional protection will be. - Inc figures.

How many British servicemen who have not attained the age of 18 years have been posted to the Gulf. - Table given.

How many British servicemen who have not attained the age of 18 years have been posted to the Gulf. - Table given.

If he will place in the Library a copy of the September/October 1990 guidance note for adjudication officers in Department of Social Security offices dealing with claims arising under Regulation 13 of the Social Security (1.1 and Diseases) Miscellaneous Provisions Regulations 1986 for back-dating of claims in respect of the...

If he will place in the Library a copy of the September/October 1990 guidance note for adjudication officers in Department of Social Security offices dealing with claims arising under Regulation 13 of the Social Security (1.1 and Diseases) Miscellaneous Provisions Regulations 1986 for back-dating of claims in respect of the...

If he will list, by Department of Social Security office in the Northern Region, the number of disablement benefit gratuities paid under Regulation 13 of the Social Security (Industrial Injuries and Diseases) Miscellaneous Provisions 1986. - Disproportionate cost.

If he will list, by Department of Social Security office in the Northern Region, the number of disablement benefit gratuities paid under Regulation 13 of the Social Security (Industrial Injuries and Diseases) Miscellaneous Provisions 1986. - Disproportionate cost.

What is his latest information on the impact of charging for eyesight checks on attendances for examination. (Failed OPQ)

What is his latest information on the impact of charging for eyesight checks on attendances for examination. (Failed OPQ)

To comment on plans for child benefit in 1991. (Failed OPQ). (Text of question separated from that of answer in daily part).

To comment on plans for child benefit in 1991. (Failed OPQ). (Text of question separated from that of answer in daily part).